WWE RAW: 2 Superstars who flopped and 4 who impressed – Big warning ahead of WrestleMania title match, former World Champion humiliated (Mar 15th, 2021)

#4 Impressed on WWE RAW: Asuka

This match gave us a taste of what's coming

The reigning WWE RAW Women’s Champion Asuka returned on the show this week. She was forced to spend some time away from the ring after she sustained an injury during the tag team match against Shayna Baszler and Nia Jax. The two superstars faced each other in an exciting singles match on RAW.

Asuka unleashed a different side of herself during this match. She first attacked Baszler from behind and then took out Nia Jax when the latter decided to interfere. Asuka turned her attention towards Baszler and continued to assault her inside the ring. Baszler tried to go for the Kirifuda Clutch, but Asuka turned it around and went for a quick pin to win her match on WWE RAW.

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Even though the match was short, both superstars were booked equally well. Asuka couldn't celebrate her victory as Baszler went for her hold again. The WWE RAW Women's Champion faded out, and after a while, Baszler tried to attack her again. However, this time Asuka responded with brutal kicks and drove Baszler face-first into an exposed turnbuckle.

Baszler then collapsed on the floor while Asuka celebrated in the background. This match brought out the version of Asuka that fans have missed on WWE RAW. It also showed glimpses of Baszler's true potential. We hope that the two superstars will be booked in a title rivalry in the future.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das